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Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman

A biographical drama about the life of Albert Pierrepoint, a notorious hangman who executed over 400 prisoners in the UK during the mid-20th century.

Albert Pierrepoint, a former grocery delivery man, rose to become Britain's most renowned hangman, executing 608 people, including war criminals, and earning the nation's gratitude. However, his career ended with a sense of unease, as public opinions shifted and Pierrepoint himself was transformed.

Info about Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman

Studio(s): UK Film Council, Granada Productions

Originally Released: United States, Apr 07, 2006

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Biography, Crime, Drama, History